ACEing the Himalayan First Draft Club (FDC): lessons from FDC’s 1 to 8
Introduction The Himalayan Writing Retreat (HWR), the largest community for aspiring writers, has been running month-long First Draft Club (FDC) – a community writing initiative for getting that first draft […]
How to sell used books on Amazon India?
Selling your used books on Amazon.in is just as easy as ordering them online. As book lovers, we can’t help but go a little crazy over our love for books. […]
Using analogies: Metaphor and Similes in Indian writing
Metaphors and similes are both analogies. Used well, they enrich our writing. Which one is better? Why? You’ll probably say the second one, right? I guess you’ll say because it […]
Top writing coaches and writing mentors
Top writing mentors can revolutionize your writing journey. Sounds exciting! Doesn’t it? But what is a writing mentor and how do they help you? A writing mentor or a coach […]
Cost of Printing a book in India
What does it cost to print a book in India? Well, well, well! Looks like you have stumbled upon this blog hoping to find the ultimate answer to all your […]
6 Ways to prepare for NaNoWriMo
If you are working on a manuscript and considering whether to join something like First Draft Club hosted by The Himalayan Writing Retreat or NaNoWriMo, let us guide you on […]
Cost of publishing a book in India
Do you often wonder how much it costs to publish a book in India? For a writer, the ultimate goal is to see their work getting published. The emotions you […]
How to write a romance novel?
A romance novel is forever for some of us. “What’s the ‘most’ quintessential novel?” friends ask me. Some argue it is the true crime paperback they’re reading for no more […]
Writing Feature Articles
Let’s begin with looking at what is a Feature article. We will move on to the reasons why Features are so important. We will then take a look at the […]
Write for us: A writer’s shortcut to get published
“Write for us” is a common section in many websites. It can also be called the “Contribute” or the “Submissions” page. The “Write for us” page can help you as […]
How to find a book edition?
Bibliophiles around the world may differ in their reading habits and personal taste. Some find solace in the pages of a fiction book, while others may be drawn towards books […]
How to give positive and constructive feedback in writing?
Someone you know has written a story or a blog. Before they put it out in the world, they want your honest feedback. Are you in a dilemma? Whether to […]